Which Champagnes are vegan-friendly?

Unfortunately if you’re a vegan, some Champagnes do contain animal products. Trace amounts of milk, egg, fish and gelatine can be used when processing Champagne, either for fining, taste, or other reasons. Thankfully, many brands are vegan-friendly: Vegan-Friendly Champagnes: Moët & Chandon Champagne Lanson Piper-Heidsieck  Perrier-Jouët – Except Grand Brut Champagne Palmer Champagne Thiénot Champagne Cattier Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Non-vegan…

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It’s National Champagne Week!

Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Hampshire

From the 1st to 7th of October, people all around the UK will be celebrating Champagne week by popping open the bubbly. The week was originally founded by Searcys and “aims to emphasise the diversity of Champagne across some of the UK’s iconic venues through a week-long celebration of accessible and approachable experiences.” Venues in London, Bath and Birmingham…

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PIPER-HEIDSIECK ~ Régis Camus: A Biography

PIPER-HEIDSIECK ~ Régis Camus: A Biography

Régis Camus, PIPER-HEIDSIECK winemaker since 1994, is the architect of the House’s wines renewal. Grandson to a farmer of the Thiérarche, in north-eastern France, Régis Camus, 58 years old, is the man in the shadows, shaping the PIPER-HEIDSIECK Champagnes since he first arrived at the House. Following studies in biology and biochemistry, he trained as a…

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PIPER-HEIDSIECK at the Oscars

PIPER-HEIDSIECK will be the exclusive Champagne of the Oscars. A three-year partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will begin with this year’s 87th Academy Awards ceremony on 22nd February. “We are proud to partner with the Academy and are committed to building an enduring relationship over the three-year partnership,” said Cécile Bonnefond,…

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Champagne Sponsorship and Awards

Champagne and award ceremonies, Champagne and celebrating sporting moments go hand in hand. Lots of Champagne Houses sponsor major sporting events including: G.H.MUMM has been the official sponsor of Formula 1 for more than 10 years. Lanson Champagne has been the official sponsor of Wimbledon, England Lawn Tennis Club for over 35 years. Others sponsor…

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Vintage Champagne

Vintage Champagne

Until recently, the U.S. has not been a big market for Vintage Champagne.  Non-Vintage Bruts, the least expensive Champagnes, have dominated Champagne sales.  Those buyers who desired a status Champagne would buy a Prestige Cuvée such as Dom Pérignon or Cristal– not caring about the vintage of these Champagnes as much as the name. Most…

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The Re-birth of Piper-Heidsieck

The Re-birth of Piper-Heidsieck

Some interesting dates in the re-birth of Piper-Heidsieck. 1997 – The red label of the Cuvée Brut is launched. Symbolises enthusiasm, passion, excellence and extravaganza. 1999 – Cuvée Spéciale is dressed by Jean Paul Gautier, the first time a House has asked a fashion designer to dress a bottle. 2002 – Régis Camus becomes head…

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The History of Piper-Heidsieck

The History of Piper-Heidsieck

Interesting dates in the history of Piper-Heidsieck. 1785 – Florens Louis Heidsieck founded the house in Reims. 1800 – Christian and Charles-Henri Heidsieck join their uncle. 1815 – Christian’s cousin, Henri-Guillaume Piper is involved in the family business. 1828 – After their uncle’s death, Christian and Henri-Guillaume Piper take over. Henri promotes the wine and…

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